88
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.8
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

Fable II takes place 500 years after the events of Fable. The game starts with the player choosing a male or female character called Sparrow, who is only a child in the beginning. After Sparrow's sister is killed by Lord Lucien, the player's objective becomes taking revenge on him.

Fable II is an action RPG with sandbox-style gameplay. Two players can play the game via Xbox Live in co-operative mode. The hero character is controlled in a third-person view. Players can attack with short-range and long-range weapons as well as magic spells. After enemies are killed, they leave behind experience spheres in different colours. The colours depend on the way the player killed them. After the spheres are gathered and a certain amount of one colour has been gathered, the player can upgrade their heroes stats and magic spells. Sparrow is accompanied by a dog who detects hidden treasures and helps the player out in fights by killing enemies lying on the ground.

The game puts a great emphasis on socializing with NPC characters. Player have a multitude of different gestures they can use to influence NPCs, for example by scaring them or making them laugh. It is also possible to marry NPCs and have children.

Another important aspect is the economy in Fable II. Depending on how well the player does, prices for equipment, books, potions, food and furniture for example can vary. To earn money, Sparrow can take on different jobs like forging swords at a blacksmith or chopping wood in small mini-games. Players also have the option of buying each and every building they see in the game, either renting them (and reaping the profits) or living in them with their families.

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User Reviews

The Old World Is Gone... MasterMegid (899) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars

The Press Says

1UP Oct 23, 2008 A 100
The Review Busters 2008 9.5 out of 10 95
Xbox360Achievements Oct 20, 2008 94 out of 100 94
Krawall Gaming Network Oct 23, 2008 91 out of 100 91
GameSpy Oct 20, 2008 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Video Game Talk Oct 30, 2008 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
TeamXbox Oct 20, 2008 8.9 out of 10 89
4Players.de Oct 22, 2008 87 out of 100 87
TalkXbox Oct 30, 2008 78 out of 100 78
GamesAreFun.com (GAF) Nov 25, 2008 7 out of 10 70

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Awards

  • GAME British Academy Video Games Awards
    • 2009 - Best Action & Adventure Award



This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by robotriot Bronze Star Contributing Member (8642) on Jan 01, 2009.
 

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